Before using
ªHow to turn the power on and off with
the LCD monitor/viewfinder
When the power switch is set to [ON], the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode.
OFF | ON |
1Open the LCD monitor out or extend the viewfinder to use.
≥The LCD monitor or viewfinder will be activated.
2Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder.
OFF | ON |
≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.
≥The Status indicator automatically goes off and the power turns off. (If quick start is set to [ON]
≥The power does not turn off even if the
LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted while recording on a tape.
3Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to turn the power on and use the Camcorder again.
OFF | ON |
≥The Status indicator lights red and the power turns on.
Setting date and time
When the Camcorder is turned on for the first time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.
≥Select [YES] and press the center of the joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date/time.
If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card
Recording Mode.
1Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-22-)
2Move the joystick left or right in order to select the item to be set. Then move the joystick up or down to set the desired value.
≥The year will change as follows: 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
≥The
3Press the joystick to determine the setting.
≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
ªAbout date/time
≥The date and time function are driven by a built- in lithium battery.
≥Make sure to check the time before recording.
ªRecharging the built-in lithium battery
≥If [0] or
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